Evansville's commitment to a strong vision for
the future is demonstrated by the industries, businesses, and
agriculture that keep it moving forward.
Midwest Research Institute's 1988 Profiles in Rural
Economic Development showcased Evansville, Wisconsin as one of
51 rural communities in the nation with successful rural area
initiatives in economic development. Additional information for
industry and agriculture and zoning
is available.
Local Assistance
Evansville Economic Development
Committee: The City's Economic Development Committee is the lead agency in the City to assist business and industry
in locating in the area. Other city, county and state organizations
and agencies are also available to offer a variety of general
and specialized assistance programs.
Confidential assistance is available for businesses
and industries seeking information on site locations, financing,
utility rates, taxes, labor availability and wage rates, housing
and other resources available to business and industry in the
Evansville area.
Evansville Redevelopment Authority: The City's Redevelopment Authority focuses on the traditional downtown area of Main Street and an extension up Union Street. Much of this area is in Tax Incremental District #5.
Evansville Chamber of Commerce:
The Chamber of Commerce was formed to
bring business, industry, and professional firms and individuals
together to improve and promote Evansville.
Local Financial Institutions:
Three full service banks serve the City and are active lenders
with experience in development financing.
Evansville Economic Development Summit: The Summit is a recent initiative of the Economic Development Committee and the Chamber of Commerce. It is a combination of focus group meetings, business phone survey, the actual Summit on January 12, 2008, and task force meetings to develop a comprehensive, action-oriented economic development strategy for the Evansville area.
Tax Increment District 5: The Redevelopment Authority reviews proposals in this Redevelopment District. Loan funds are available to assist business development or expansion. On a case-by-case basis the Authority will consider special projects that go beyond the standardized criteria. Policy and Application Form.
Tax Increment District 6: This mixed Commercial/Light Industrial District is meant assist with the infrastructure for development of the area. However, the Economic Development Committee will consider business-direct assistance for prominent projects in the district on a case-by-case basis.
Revolving Loan Fund (RLF): The Economic Development Committee administers a revolving loan fund for businesses throughout the city. Policy and Application Form.
Building Improvement Grant (BIG): This is a matching grant of up to $1200 for facade, sign, and entry improvements in the historic downtown. Policy and Application Form.
County Technical
Assistance
The Rock County Economic Development Agency offers direct support and/or referrals for business expansion, retention and start-up efforts within Rock County, Wisconsin. The types of services available include, but are not limited to, the following:
Planning: Business Plan Development; Accounting and Payroll; Energy and Waste Management; Program and Market Identification; Technical Assistance
Financing: New Business Start-Ups; Purchasing an Existing Business; General Financial Assistance Identification; Lender Referrals; Labor Training
Location: Available Buildings and Sites
Operations: Technology Transfer; Employee Recruitment and Retention; Workforce Development; Product Development, Engineering and Promotion; Quality Control
Regulations: Construction, Environmental, Regulatory and Safety Permits
These services are available throughout the year, with costs ranging from free to discounted fee structures. Confidential, no obligation, free of charge consultations are available upon request. For additional information, contact the Economic Development Agency at 608.757.5598 or www.rockcounty.org
State Technical Assistance
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce (Commerce) provides a variety of financial programs to communities and businesses demonstrating project feasibility, employment creation and/or retention efforts and investment guarantees. These incentive programs are intended to promote existing
business retention/expansion, new business attraction and business start-up efforts throughout the State of Wisconsin.
These programs support, rather than compete with, local business assistance programs. Commerce Area Development Managers (ADMs) work with communities, individuals and businesses to determine program applicability and eligibility.
The ADM for Rock County, WI is Mr. Dave Martens (608.261.7711)
Other Business and Industry Assistance:
- Forward Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Power and Light (Alliant)
Utilities
Businesses should contact the Public Works department
for information about waste water.
Public Works
140 Exchange St. • 608-882-2270
dave.wartenweiler@ci.evansville.wi.gov
Water & Light Department
Repair Services: 15 Old Highway 92 • 608-882-2288
scott.george@ci.evansville.wi.gov
Digger's Hotline
1-800-242-8511
Links & Resources
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